Over 90 years of history and commitment

The story of Domingo Alonso begins in the Canary Islands with the export of agricultural products. Building on its experience and international relationships, some years later Domingo Alonso embarked on a new chapter as an automobile importer.

Domingo Alonso became the importer of Volkswagen for the Canary Islands. This agreement made it the fourth oldest importer of the brand worldwide.

Domingo Alonso was incorporated as a public limited company, establishing its registered office at the well-known Calle León y Castillo, 33 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Domingo Alonso became the market leader with the Volkswagen brand and received the 5,000th Beetle directly from Wolfsburg, the headquarters of the German manufacturer.

Domingo Alonso signed the import contract for the Audi brand in the Canary Islands.

The import of MAN vehicles was secured for the province of Las Palmas. Since 1952, Domingo Alonso had already been marketing these vehicles in the Canary Islands.

The Genial Auto dealership was established in the province of Las Palmas to represent the Citroën brand.

The import of the Volkswagen brand for the Canary Islands was reinstated and later extended to Ceuta and Melilla. A few years afterwards, Domingo Alonso also became the importer of the brand in Gibraltar.

ŠKODA began to be managed by Domingo Alonso as its exclusive importer in the Canary Islands.

The Cuatromoción dealership was inaugurated on the island of Tenerife to represent the brands Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA and Audi.

Domingo Alonso Group began its international expansion with the import of Volkswagen, SEAT, ŠKODA, Audi and MAN in Cabo Verde.

The media agency SoporteMedia is founded.

The Logistics Centre in Arinaga, Gran Canaria, was inaugurated to handle storage and management of spare parts and accessories, among other logistical functions.

Domingo Alonso Group has expanded into the Latin American market by entering Venezuela with the Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, Audi, Porsche, and Ducati brands.

The importer for MAN Industrial Vehicles was established.

Domingo Alonso Group became a patron of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the donation of the sculpture “El Pensador” by the sculptor Martín Chirino.

The advertising agency Doctorjob was founded.

Domingo Alonso Group became the importer of the Bentley brand.

The Domingo Alonso Gran Canaria dealership was inaugurated in Gran Canaria.

Domingo Alonso Group became the importer of the Lamborghini brand.

Domingo Alonso Group SIMA (Integrated Automotive Management System). It is a tool designed for both the importer and dealerships to manage workshops, spare parts, commercial activities, and administration.

AVIS joined the group as a rent-a-car company.

The Domingo Alonso Children's Nursery opened its doors with the aim of facilitating family and work-life balance.

VAS Colombia was founded as the importer of the Audi, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and SEAT brands.

Domingo Alonso Group created Desarrollo Avanzado Logístico, for the management and organisation of goods transportation and warehousing, as well as the tracking of vehicles from factory to dealerships.

Aplicaciones Informáticas Domingo Alonso (AIDA) was established as the company's commitment to innovation and technology.

BBVA awarded Domingo Alonso Group the “Outstanding Company” accolade.

Together with Grupo Salvador Caetano, operations were initiated as importers of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, and Audi brands in Angola.

Hyundai Canarias became part of Domingo Alonso Group.

Efficiency Cars was founded to offer mobility solutions to companies through medium- and long-term leasing operations.

Domingo Alonso Group became the importer and distributor of Ducati for the Canary Islands.

Honda Canarias became part of Domingo Alonso Group as the official importer for the entire archipelago.

Domingo Alonso Group inaugurates innovative facilities in Tenerife.

The first Volkswagen Digital Store was inaugurated in Gran Canaria, symbolising the group's digital transformation.

Xtravans is born, a new commercial vehicle rental platform for private customers and businesses.

Bringo is established, a commercial division of DAL, with the aim of leading the distribution of genuine spare parts in the Canary Islands.

DTO (Digital Transformation Office) is created to drive digital transformation and achieve the goal of becoming a data-driven company.

Domingo Alonso Group entered the shareholding of the Portuguese holding company Salvador Caetano.

Hyundai Canarias opened new facilities in Tenerife.

Domingo Alonso Group receives the “Canary Islands Award for Excellence in Human Resources”.

Domingo Alonso Group becomes the importer for the Canary Islands of the Silence brand, offering 100% electric scooters.

The group returns to Colombia by taking over the management of Colwagen, a dealership representing Volkswagen Group brands as well as brands like Honda and Hyundai, among others.

Hyundai Canarias received the “Distributor of the Year” award granted by the Korean manufacturer.

The agencies SoporteMedia and DoctorJob merged, giving rise to TWO.

Domingo Alonso Group is awarded at the 7th edition of the Faconauto Awards in the category “Innovation and Digitalisation”

The board of directors of Domingo Alonso Group appoints Erich Krohn, replacing Cecile Rohner, wife of Sergio Alonso.

Domingo Alonso Group, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, made more than 135 vehicles available to healthcare professionals to ensure the safest possible mobility under the initiative #UnCocheParaUnHéroe.

The Domingo Alonso Group Loyalty Club is born.

The new official dealership in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is inaugurated for the brands Hyundai, Honda, and Honda Motos.

Domingo Alonso Group starts adapting its facilities by investing in renewable energies for self-consumption.

The Hyundai iTenerife dealership and Domingo Alonso Group were awarded at the Faconauto Awards in the category of “Sustainability and Environment”.

The Regional Advisory Board (CAR) of BBVA in the Canary Islands elects Oliver Alonso as president.

Domingo Alonso Group is committed to installing the first Autostore, a pioneering logistics solution in the Canary Islands.

Repuestos DORAL, a company specialising in automotive accessories and spare parts, has been acquired by Domingo Alonso Group.

Domingo Alonso Group joins CEOE

Forbes recognises Domingo Alonso Group as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain.

Auto Laca Canarias is launched, the result of a merger between Auto Laca and Domingo Alonso Group to manage the Citroën brand in the Canary Islands.

Oliver Alonso is the sole shareholder of Domingo Alonso Group.

Jose María García, former SEAT executive, joins the board of directors of Domingo Alonso Group.

La Luz Autoport Terminal is inaugurated at the Port of Las Palmas as an innovative logistics centre for the management and storage of more than 6.000 vehicles.

Domingo Alonso Group signs the largest Equality Plan in the Canary Islands.

Magüi Melián, CEO of Domingo Alonso Importer, joins the board of directors.

Domingo Alonso Group becomes the new Volkswagen importer in Panama.